Extinction and Endangered Species

An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  

• One whose not been spotted after many years.

• One whose numbers are abundant.

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The world's most endangered species include

• Tigers

• Elephants

• Rhinos

• all of the above

What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

• Something once lived but no longer exists.

• Animals that is at risk of extinction.

• Place that protects animals at risk.

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What is NOT a reason for the extinction of the Dodo Bird?

• Hunted by People

• Pets from settlers eating the Dodo Birds eggs

• Dodo birds drowned in the ocean

• Dodo birds habitat was destroyed

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​ (a)   describes a species that has completely died out

• Extinct

• Function

• Habitat

• Hibernation

• Hooves

• Interdependence

• Migration

• Mimicry

• Niche

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TERM USED TO REFER TO A SPECIES THAT HAS DIED OUT AND HAS NO LIVING MEMBERS.

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True or false. Most species that have lived on Earth are now extinct.

• True

• False

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A term used to describe species which no longer exist.

• endangered species

• threatened species

• extinct species

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Is the sea otter endangered?

• Yes

• No

Who can help save endangered species?

• environmentalist

• you

• scientists

• all of the above!

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